Spotted Dick (Steamed Pudding)

• 10oz Self-Raising Flour
• 5oz Shredded Suet
• 1/4 pint Milk
• 4-6oz) Currants or Raisins
• 3oz Fine Sugar
• 1 Lemon, zest only, finely grated
• Pinch Salt

1. Mix all of the dry ingredients, including the grated lemon zest, together thoroughly Using a knife and cutting into the mixture Add enough milk to produce a soft dough. Mold together til bowl is clean
2. Onto a floured surface.
3. Roll out the mixture to produce a roll approximately 6 inches long and 2 inches in diameter.
4. Prepare a tea towel lightly dusted with flour, or sheet of kitchen foil or a double thickness of greaseproof paper, brushed with melted butter.
5. Wrap loosely but securely, leaving enough space for it to rise.
6. Tie or seal the ends.
7. Place in the steamer and cover tightly.
8. Steam for 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
9. Serve cut into thck slices with hot custard.

flour, suet, ubc, raisins, sugar, lemon, salt

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/spotted-dick-steamed-pudding-1255931 (may not work)